CT Restaurateur To Appear On National TV Program

BRISTOL, CT — A Bristol chef and restaurant owner is slated to appear on the ABC program "Good Morning America" Thursday Nov. 7, according to The Hartford Courant. John "J.R." Rusgrove and his wife, Leanne, own The Parkside Café and Main Street Pint & Plate.

Rusgrove will be with three other chef's on the morning program's cooking segment, "MVP Your Meal." The segment is schedule for 8 a.m.

He was chosen thanks to the couple's friendship with anchor Robin Roberts, who owns a home in Farmington, The Courant reported.

Rusgrove said he jumped at the opportunity to showcase the restaurant and "do something really nice for our hometown."

The Parkside Café has been a Bristol staple since 2008. The Parkside Café "is a culinary experience for those of you who love 'fun food prepared with an artistic flair!'" according to its website.

Main Street Pint & Plate debuted last year. The couple is planning a new project, Pure Foods, which is slated to open on North Main Street in January.